154 – The Best Way to Get Rid of Fear
#One
Cale was on the way to meet Alano.
The student council president stops her from going to the president’s office.
Alano caught Cale, who was restless, and gave him a good command.
He said that Manus would have thoughts.
Saying that even in the worst situation, the chairman will do his best.
＜So don’t be shaken and trust him. Just like it used to be.＞
Allano’s eyes were unwavering.
only one year difference.
How can I be so calm and confident in such a short period of time?
Cale suddenly felt a strange feeling.
That there are people better than you.
The feeling that they know Manus better.
He pursed his lips and nodded his head.
After that, I was on my way back to the classroom without power.
“-senior?”
His tall stature and chiseled appearance seen from far away.
As soon as he saw Manus walking straight towards him, he felt a strange feeling.
I was confused about what to say and what to do.
So, I approached him at once.
I felt it while going through the incident with Anais and various other things.
That you can solve problems only when you see your face, feel and share your emotions.
Up to the fact that the other person will respond only when he honestly reveals his feelings.
“Senior, are you okay?”
“okay.”
Manus seemed perfectly calm.
As if asking why he was so anxious, his eyes were so calm and unconcerned.
The blue eyes that threw emotions deep had the power to calm Cale’s tremors.
Manus looked at Cale and quietly opened his mouth.
Not a game character, she doesn’t know what emotions she harbors.
The main character who just clicked and silently moved forward.
She is not a being who simply moves and fights, but a being who can think and feel herself.
“Where are you going? Yes?”
“I can’t go because I still have a lot of work to do. and… … I still have a lot to teach you guys.”
“Everyone is anxious. So am I-“
Manus’ voice softened even more.
He said it as if he were talking to Cale.
“I am not going anywhere. Trust me.”
“… … .”
Cale nodded without answering.
It was really strange.
The tremors subside just by facing each other.
It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a man of demonic nature.
A smile flowed out that I had never shown to others.
Cale deliberately showed an attitude not to burden them.
That made it even more heartbreaking.
“I hope you don’t do anything stupid that prevents you from showing off your talents and abilities because of me.”
A soft but prickly horse.
Manus had accurately grasped Cale’s psychology.
I’ll have to tell the other first graders.
Being swept away by the atmosphere, being swept away by the gazes, words, and rumors around you and not being able to show off your talents was a foolish thing to do.
Talented children had the right to shine brilliantly no matter what.
At least Manus thought so.
“I came to tell you not to mind. Because you always have to move forward without being shaken.”
“… … all right. I will.”
“When will I stop worrying-.”
“Ugh, but what do you do when you’re worried?”
Cale’s ears turned a little red.
Did I mention that there are two things a person can never hide, a sneeze and a heart?
I don’t know yet, but in any case, my sincere concern for Manus was revealed.
Maybe because she was still young, she wasn’t used to hiding her emotions either.
To her, Manus was a new pillar.
A person who is as strong and upright as a beam that never seems to collapse.
The person who made me believe that he would always guide me to the right path.
“Thank you for your concern. Still, you should look at the evaluation carefully.”
“yes. I will definitely take a good look.”
Cale abandoned his absent-minded personality and wanted to become like Manus.
Now that his eyes are full of firearms, he showed a character worthy of the main character of the story.
Cale listened to Manus’ words and remembered the words of the day.
＜-I have never met him.＞
“I want to be the first person of seniors.”
“… … what?”
What is he talking about all of a sudden?
Manus was visibly embarrassed.
To make a statement that is out of the blue and misleading.
As I was thinking about how to answer, Cale’s words followed.
“Last time it was. I haven’t met a single nice person.”
“ah.”
That’s what it was.
Manus sighed in relief and nodded.
How to say, I’ve come too far to be in a relationship with these kids at my mental age in my 30s.
They were so beautiful friends, but at least until the original story was over, I had no intention of being tied down by anyone.
In that sense, Cale was giving a really wise answer.
“I will become a good person to my seniors. Someone you can trust no matter what… … . I want to be that person.”
“Don’t expect it.”
Manus laughed heartily.
It wasn’t bad for someone to say that for himself.
Cale blankly stared at that smile.
Have you ever seen such a beautiful smile?
A smile so enchanting that it takes your breath away, yet almost drowning in it.
The blue eyes disappeared, and the face with a smile like a half moon was more perfect than any other artwork.
Cale blankly looked at his face.
“Hey, this… … .”
“hmm?”
“If you show this to someone else, ah, I don’t think it will work.”
Manus returned to his expressionless face and turned away without answering.
Now it’s time to climb up, so don’t be late.
“Look carefully at the evaluation.”
“… … Yes, senior too.”
Cale stared blankly at Manus’ back as he walked away.
Until Manus disappeared, she stood there dumbfounded.
It’s like biting into a sweet fruit in the midst of thirst and savoring it.
[Interference confirmed.]
[Reward: Colleagues’ trust is not easily lost.]
[Reward: The ‘Exclusive Plane’ skill of your colleagues becomes stronger.]
[The acquisition time for all special plane skills is reduced by 30%.]
A very satisfying reward followed for Manus.
#2
The April evaluation was quite difficult.
Manus also came up with a lot of problems that he had to worry about.
History problems also appeared, from questions asking for details to problems where you had to pinpoint and describe the knowledge you had learned.
Even so, it was quite difficult for Manus, but not to the extent that he could not solve it.
Professor Trevor’s lecture belonged to the fun side, and Manus also listened to it with interest.
As for the last magic problem, I wrote down the formula appropriately.
‘Changing the world line indiscriminately is something we should avoid.’
A magic I created to test my talents.
It was riding the rapid current and becoming a huge wave.
An academic conference is held with installation magic, so I want to refrain from doing tiring work.
When I handed in the test papers, the supervisor gave me a bright look.
A glance asking what’s wrong this time.
He tried to ignore the burdensome gaze and moved on to the next evaluation.
Outside the exam hall, he saw Elena, who would walk a grade with him.
“Manus, are you okay?”
“There will be no harm.”
“… … It’s not like that.”
“I have no problem.”
At those words that were too firm, Elena could only nod her head.
It was originally like that, but I wonder if I felt a sense of separation.
Having been through such a thing, of course I became sensitive.
Elena crossed her arms and followed behind Manus.
Why do I have to pay attention to my juniors… … .
Anyway, I was determined not to touch his planting.
“Let’s vent our anger during the evaluation.”
Manus didn’t answer and moved on.
There was an interpersonal evaluation and an evaluation against monsters.
[Three years, please prepare for the competition.]
The evaluation guidance resonated with wide-area magic in the broadcasting room.
A total of three matches were prepared for today.
Even in the Mythos League, it was a game that gave quite a lot of points.
Manus checked his mana.
Although he was exposed to various stresses, his condition was excellent as if he were laughing at it.
As Elena said, let’s relieve stress by fighting and hunting monsters.
After pouring the magic, you might be able to think a little more calmly.
“Hey, did you do well on the test? Let’s go.”
“He’s not in a good mood right now, so don’t tell me.”
“okay? You should do well on the test though. Nothing has been confirmed yet.”
Aiden said the right thing for some reason.
Elena looked at him again with a look of admiration.
Manus, who was still, also helped out.
“There will be no harm because of me.”
No, rather, you will have to worry about ending quickly.
Because he’s not in a good mood right now.
In front of them as they went up on the stage, they saw a senior who was always grinding his teeth to beat himself.
Appearing on stage with flushed faces, they seemed intent on making fun of Manus.
The superintendent’s face was that of Assistant Chesthip, who was quite familiar.
The other person opened his mouth as soon as he saw Manus.
“If you wanted to beat your seniors like that, you should have worked harder.”
“That’s it. Is it good to beat the 3rd graders with cheating like that?”
Manus just looked at them in silence.
The teaching assistant, who was watching the scene, deliberately took the time by smoking something else.
I’m afraid that Manus will lose his temper and do something stupid.
Then a good picture will be completed.
For example, the story of a great family’s Confucius who administered illegal drugs and went on a rampage.
“What do you do with a great family? I’m not proud.”
“Oh, this is embarrassing. Aren’t you taking drugs now? Can you beat us?”
At the constant sarcastic remarks, Elena stepped forward in a fit of rage.
A behavior that cannot be overlooked.
At the remark that could not be seen as a student of Mythos Academy, anger rose naturally.
“Those kids are really-.”
“Hey, be patient.”
It was strictly forbidden to use violence unofficially.
If you made a mistake, you could be forfeited before you even started.
Aiden calmly assessed the situation and realized that it was not the time to act yet.
“If we go head-to-head, we win. So let’s just talk about it for now.”
“So are you. Do you want to stick to your juniors and raise your score like that?”
“that’s right. It’s illegal anyway.”
Manus, who had been watching quietly, opened his mouth as he looked at Assistant Chesthip.
“Director. When do we start?”
“I was going to do it soon.”
“Good. The chatter of the bugs was noisy.”
Manus smiled bitterly.
buggy? Are you talking about yourself?
It was cute to see the faces of the seniors who went crazy.
So said.
“For those who don’t even know the subject, the hawk is medicine.”
The other person’s face turned red.
I’m thinking of a slightly different meaning of the word ‘first person’. Anyone like me?